Symposium attendees are invited to join NASAA and its members for a hosted luncheon setting the stage for an in-depth discussion on the rapidly evolving super-app ecosystem. Brief opening remarks will highlight key themes shaping today’s financial markets.

Speakers:

Joey Brady, Executive Director, NASAA

Marni Rock Gibson, President, NASAA

NASAA President Marni Rock Gibson will sit down with a leading policymaker for a candid conversation on the growing role of super-apps in financial services. The discussion will explore how these platforms are reshaping investor engagement, raising new consumer protection considerations, and influencing how state and federal regulators are adapting to innovation in real time.

Speakers:

Marni Rock Gibson, President, NASAA

Robert Cook, President & Chief Executive Officer, FINRA

Continue discussions and connect with peers. 

As super-apps continue to integrate payments, investing, and financial services, they are redefining how consumers access markets—and how regulators oversee them. This panel will examine where innovation is creating new opportunities for firms, investors, and regulators, and how thoughtful engagement can support growth while enhancing investor outcomes.

Speakers:

Larry Deiter, South Dakota (Moderator)

Salman Banaei, General Counsel, Plume

Sue Guan, Associate Professor of Law, Santa Clara University School of Law

Jonathan Rufrano, Policy Director, The Digital Chamber

Network with colleagues over coffee and snacks.

This panel will provide timely insights into congressional and executive branch priorities shaping the regulatory landscape. Leading congressional staff will discuss emerging policy developments, legislative outlooks, and what they mean for financial services firms operating in an increasingly integrated digital marketplace.

Speakers:

Kristen Hutchens, Director, Policy and Government Affairs, NASAA (Moderator)

This panel will focus on the investor protection challenges and regulatory risks posed by the growth of super-apps. While these platforms offer convenience and innovation, their scale, complexity, and cross-functional design raise concerns related to conflicts of interest, data use, market integrity, and consumer harm. Panelists will examine how bundled services, algorithmic nudges, and cross-border operations can complicate disclosure, supervision, and enforcement, and may blur traditional regulatory boundaries. The discussion will also address how regulators can adapt existing frameworks—or develop new approaches—to mitigate risks while preserving the benefits of innovation.

Speakers:

Sherrell Forbes, Deputy Securities Administrator and Securities Division Director, North Carolina Securities Division (Moderator)

Kyle Bligen, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Decentralization Research Center

James Tierney, Associate Professor, Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology

Speakers:

Kristen Hutchens, Director, Policy and Government Affairs, NASAA (Moderator)

Connect with regulators, policymakers, and fellow industry leaders at an evening networking reception designed to spark conversation, share perspectives, and build relationships in a relaxed setting. Light bites and refreshments will be served. This reception is designed to comply with applicable U.S. Senate and House ethics rules.